To Apply Online Go To: Apply for Assistance
Apply by Phone: Call 1-855-889-7985
More Info: Visit Iowa HHS website
Iowa Health Link members get their health care from providers in their Managed Care Organization's (MCO’s) provider network.
Dental services for Iowa Health Link members will not be covered by the MCO. To find dental providers, see the Dental Providers section.
There are several ways to find out which providers are enrolled with your MCO.
Use the MCO’s online Find a Provider Tool
Speak with your provider directly to see if they are enrolled with your MCO
Contact your MCO by phone or email
Call Iowa Medicaid Member Services at 1-800-338-8366 or 515-256-4606
Cedar County Public Health is a multifaceted agency that provides intermittent skilled nursing care, home care aide/homemaking services, and public health services such as immunizations, disease surveillance, health education, rehabilitation, health promotion, and public health education. 400 Cedar St, Tipton, IA 52772 (Basement Level) Phone: 563-886-2226
Parent Resources
For parents, the best way to ensure your child's good health is to try to prevent illness before it starts. The best way to prevent a number of serious illnesses is to make sure your children receive appropriate immunizations. In most cases, these vaccines are given as shots and several shots are needed for full protection. Every state requires proof of immunization before a child can start school. In some cases, Iowa immunization laws permit exemptions, for medical or religious reasons. Your Doctor, Physician's Assistant or Nurse Practitioner will talk with you about childhood immunizations or you can call us at 563-886-2226 if you have any questions. Appointments for immunizations can be made by calling 563-886-2226.
Vaccines for Children Program (VFC)
Through the VFC program, public purchased vaccines are available at no charge to enrolled public and private health care providers for eligible children.
Which children are eligible?
Children 18 years of age and under that meet at least one of the following criteria are eligible for VFC vaccine:
Medicaid eligible: A child who is eligible for the Medicaid program (in some States, children who are <1 year of age are automatically entitled to Medicaid benefits if their mother is enrolled)
Uninsured: A child who has no health insurance coverage
American Indian or Alaska Native: As defined by the Indian Health Services Act
Underinsured: A child whose health insurance benefit plan does not include vaccinations or children whose health insurance covers only select vaccines or caps the vaccine cost at a certain limit
Cedar County Public Health
400 Cedar St.
Tipton, IA 52772
563-886-2226
Genesis Health Group of Durant
619 5th St.
Durant, IA 52747
563-785-4487
Mercy Family Medicine - Tipton
56 Cedar St.
Tipton, IA 52772
563-886-2195
Mercy Family Medicine - West Branch
206 Cookson Dr.
West Branch, IA 52358
319-643-2516
Unity Point Clinic Family Medicine - Clarence
411 First Ave.
Clarence, IA 52216
563-452-3211
Unity Point Clinic Family Medicine - Tipton
1412 Cedar St.
Tipton, IA 52772
563-886-2182
Barbara Smith
423 Cedar St.
Tipton, IA 52772
563-886-2752
Cedar Ridge Dental
100 Commerce Blvd
Tipton, IA 52772
563-886-1800
Dental Office of West Branch
418 E Main St.
West Branch, IA 52358
319-643-7170
Lowden Dental Associates
305 McKinley Ave.
Lowden, IA 52255
563-941-5281
Today's Dentistry
501 9th Ave.
Durant, IA 52747
563-785-4541
I Smile-Trinity Muscatine Public Health
1609 Cedar St.
Muscatine, IA 52761
563-264-9156
I-Smile works to connect families to dentists, help families find dental coverage and health insurance resources, and builds partnerships with doctors, dentists and community partners. https://hhs.iowa.gov/programs/programs-and-services/dental-and-oral-health/i-smile
Cedar County I-Smile Coordinator Info
Scott County Health Department Coordinator: Jodi Jorgensen Address: 600 West 4th St., Davenport, IA 52801 Phone: (563) 328-8618 Email: Jodi.jorgensen@scottcountyiowa.gov
Counties Served: Cedar, Jackson, Clinton, Scott
College of Dentistry
· 322 Dental Science Building S, Iowa City IA 52242
· (319) 335-7440
· Accepts New DWP Adults and Kid patients.
Genesis Health System
1227 E Rusholme St.
Davenport, IA 52803
563-421-1000
Jones Regional Medical Center
1795 Hwy. 64 East
Anamosa, IA 52205
319-462-6131
Mercy Medical Center
701 10th St. SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
319-398-6011
Mercy Hospital
500 E Market St.
Iowa City, IA 52245
319-339-0300
St. Luke's Hospital - Unity Point Health
1026 A Ave. NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
319-369-7211
Trinity - Unity Point Health
4500 Utica Ridge Road
Bettendorf, IA 52722
563-742-5000
Trinity - Unity Point Health
1518 Mulberry Ave.
Muscatine, IA 52761
563-264-9100
U of I Hospital and Clinic
200 Hawkins Dr.
Iowa City, IA 52242
800-777-8442
VA Hospital
601 Hwy. 6 W
Iowa City, IA 52246
319-338-0581
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Hours
New! Walk-In Clinic Thursday 9am – 11am (first come basis until capacity)
Business hours are Monday, Tuesday: 9:00am – 4:00pm and Wednesdays, Friday: 9:00am – 12 noon.
Our medical, dental, and pharmacy hours vary. Please see our FAQs page for details.
Call Us to schedule an appointment.
Clinic Appointment Scheduling: 319-337-4459
General Inquiries: 319-337-4459
Cedar Rapids Community Health Free Clinic
Call 319.363.0416
Get the care you and your family need, even if you don’t have insurance or the ability to pay out-of-pocket costs. Learn about services offered by Community Health Free Clinic in Cedar Rapids.
· Walk-In Care
· Prescription Services
· Eye Clinic
Hours:
Monday: 8am-1pm
Tuesday – Friday: 8am-10:30am
University of Iowa Mobile Clinic
Healthcare is a universal human right. Many people in our community are currently denied this right. The Mobile Clinic was founded to:
▪ Provide free health screening, prevention, education, and basic health services to underserved populations in and around Iowa City.
▪ Utilize interdisciplinary potential from the allied health sciences at the University of Iowa.
▪ Raise awareness of existing health resources in the community.
▪ Connect people in the communities served by these resources.
▪ Partner with these communities to assess their changing needs and adapt our services to reflect these changes.
▪ Advocate for patients both in clinics and the larger social arena
Message or Call Us at:
(319) 535-2684
Family Dental & Medical Clinic
Pediatric Dental Services: Tuesdays and Thursdays: 8 AM - 5 PM
· The age range for service is 0-16 years old.
· Community Health Care is contracting with the University of Iowa. Dental students and instructors are involved with pediatric dentistry.
Adult Dental Services: Mondays and Wednesdays: 8 AM - 5 PM
· Staffed by Community Health Care staff.
Medical Services: Every Thursday: 8 AM - 12 PM
· Staffed by Community Health Care staff.
To schedule an appointment call: 563-327-2140
Adult Vision Clinic
· The Adult Vision Clinic is located at MCSA to provide underserved adult Muscatine-area residents with access to eye care and vision correction.
· Dr. Peter Korpi is the Director of the Clinic, which is staffed by local volunteer optometrists and offers routine eye examinations and glasses as necessary.
· A $10 co-pay is required from each patient, which covers the examination and glasses as needed.
A client may be referred by MCSA, Muscatine County Community Services, the Department of Human Services (DHS), or Community Action when it is determined they are within 100% of poverty guidelines and do not qualify for other medical assistance programs.
Please call 563-264-3278, for more information.
WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children.
WIC provides free healthy foods, breastfeeding support, nutrition education and referrals to other services, to support you and your family. Free Healthy Foods
Get everyday groceries like fresh fruits and vegetables, baby food, milk, eggs, beans, cheese and more.
Breastfeeding Support: Meet one-on-one with staff skilled in breastfeeding support who can give you helpful tips and answer your questions.
Nutrition Education: Get personalized tips on healthy eating, meal planning and resources from nutritionists, dietitians, nurses and other skilled staff.
Health and Community Resources: Get help finding and connecting to medical, dental and mental health care, along with other community-based services.
From the moment you find out you're expecting until your child turns 5, WIC provides extra support to help keep your family healthy.
Becoming a new parent can be overwhelming. But LSI Early Childhood Services walk beside Iowa parents of young children every step of the way.
HOPES Home Visiting: Available to parents during pregnancy until their child is 5 years old. We’ll support your family with parenting strategies, activities to help your child meet milestones, community resources, and more.
HOPES Villages: At LSI, we know it truly takes a village. We’re here to help you find your village as you prepare for the birth of your baby and when they are born. Our HOPES Villages are support groups for new and expectant parents offered both virtually and in-person.
HOPES Support Conversations: From wondering “Am I pregnant?” to asking “What do I need to know?” to questioning how to put together a crib, we are here to talk through your pregnancy questions and provide support. Through virtual and in person one-on-one sessions, we can help you prepare for labor, create a birth plan, explore healthy pregnancy tips, connect to local resources, and more*. *LSI is not able to offer medical advice.
HOPES Heroes: Not sure how to install a car seat? On the lookout for a doula? Our HOPES Heroes* are compassionate staff members trained in various skills and are able to help with car seats, doula services, lactation, and in crisis childcare situations. *HOPES Heroes are not available in all counties
"Every child, beginning at birth, will be healthy and successful."
Serving families with children prenatal through 5 years of age in Cedar and Jones counties.
Has FREE Pack & Plays, and car seats available for qualifying families
CHILD CARE ALLIANCE RESPONSE TEAM (CART)
This intervention program provides behavioral support for children ages birth to 5 who are experiencing challenging behaviors in childcare settings and are not identified as having special education needs. Services help children so they can maintain their childcare placement & improve their social/emotional assets & be ready for school. CART is available to accept individual child and classroom referrals.
CART program also provides training and coaching to expand the skills of providers in childcare settings using the PBIS Train-Coach-Train model to improve nurturing and responsive relationships and provide high quality, supportive environments keeping children both physically and mentally healthy and safe--thereby increasing social, behavioral, and academic outcomes.
Services contracted through Grant Wood Area Education Agency
Contact GWAEA at 319-399-6746 or http://gwaea.org/referral
CHILD SAFETY ITEMS & AGE-APPROPRIATE BOOKS
When available, funds support the purchase and education of safe sleep and safe transportation materials including pack n' plays and cart seats. Infant and toddler kits loaded with age-appropriate items and early childhood books are also distributed to children and families throughout the ECI area.
Contact the Director at 319-551-3402 or sherri.hunt@jonescountyiowa.gov
DOLLY PARTON IMAGINATION LIBRARY
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a book-gifting program that mails free books to children from birth to age five. Specially selected, high-quality books are mailed each month to participating children at no cost to the family. Eligible children must reside in Cedar or Jones counties and be registered with the United States Postal System at the address where the books are mailed to.
Program managed by the Cedar/Jones ECI Director. https://imaginationlibrary.com/usa/
Contact the Director at 319-551-3402 or sherri.hunt@jonescountyiowa.gov
EARLY HEAD START PROGRAM EXPANSION
Operation of an Early Head Start classroom in the Anamosa HS/EHS Center for an extension from seven hours a day to ten hours a day. Funds support the addition of a third EHS staff program to expand programming. Additional programming supports the increase of access to quality early care and education opportunities for young children and their families. Classroom services 8 children 18 months - 3 years of age.
Expansion services are provided at the Anamosa Head Start/Early Head Start Center in Jones County and contracted with HACAP. Contact the center at 319-462-4336 or Christi Regan at 319-393-7811 or cregan@hacap.org.
HOME VISITATION
Parents As Teachers (PAT) Programming is based on the belief that parents are the first and most important teachers of their children. PAT is a voluntary in-home visitation program that provides early childhood parent education and support for parents. Services in Cedar County are contracted with Lutheran Services in Iowa and with Young Parents Network in Jones County.
Contact Lutheran Services in Iowa at 563-288-4171 or melissa.tucker@lsiowa.org.
Contact Young Parents Network at 319-364-8909 or mmyers@ypniowa.org.
PRESCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS
This program provides Preschool Scholarships throughout Cedar and Jones counties to children whose families meet income guidelines of up to 200% of poverty level to give children the opportunity to attend preschool who otherwise would not have attended due to financial constraints. Assistance with costs often extends hours of regular preschool programming.
Contact the Director at 319-551-3402 or sherri.hunt@jonescountyiowa.gov